Decorating Ideas on How to Place Rugs on Worn Carpet

Size

• If your carpet is quite old or the previous owners did not take proper care of it, buying a full-size room rug is probably necessary. If you purchase the correct size, only a small section of your carpeting will show around the perimeter of the rug, and, typically, the border receives less wear and tear so the bit that shows most likely will not affect how your room looks. Shop around for full-size rugs; they are available in a multitude of sizes, styles and colors to fit your flooring needs. The proper full-size rug should only leave 18 to 24 inches of your worn carpeting showing on all sides.

Colors

• Flooring is one of the three main decorating components you must consider in your home, according to the Sergenian's Floor Coverings website. Along with the walls and furnishings, flooring dictates the style and ambiance of your room. Keep a theme in mind when choosing your rug if your home is contemporary or eclectic; choose area rugs with geometric or abstract designs. If the room is a country or Victorian style, choosing floral or muted patterns may fit better with the rest of your decor. Smaller area rugs come in runners, oval, square and rectangle shapes.

Care Instructions

• Review the care label instructions on a rug before you purchase it. Some rugs are machine washable, others can maintain their gorgeous look with dry cleaning and others only recommend spot cleaning. A worn area on your carpet usually means that the area involves high traffic zones, thus making frequent cleanings necessary to maintain the quality and appearance. If you have children, pets or live in an area where inclement weather is common, choosing machine washable smaller rugs is more economical and less time consuming than transporting the rug to the dry cleaners.